The Problem

Embracing Life's Challenges: The Deeper Message in Lambchop's 'The Problem'
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Lyrics

When the chimp on the tree

Observing a chimpanzee on a tree

Shakes his fist at me

Chimpanzee expressing anger towards the speaker

You know I love it

Speaker enjoys the chimp's reaction

'Cause it means that much to me

The chimp's gesture is meaningful to the speaker


And my nuts knows it's not

The speaker's instincts acknowledge a challenging path

In a bid to reach the top

Striving for success but recognizing difficulties

There is no other

No alternative routes in pursuing goals

'Cause it means that much to you

The speaker values the struggle for personal goals


You'll be free to guess

Freedom to make guesses or choices

Again, you'll see

Repetition of the freedom to see and guess

And there'll be work

Anticipation of assigned tasks or duties

That they tell you to do

Tasks dictated by external sources


But if you don't care a lot

Indifference when the world aligns with personal desires

When the world just hits the spot

Feeling content when the world is favorable

You'll be out again

Expectation of returning to a challenging situation

By Christmas time next year

Timeframe for overcoming challenges


Just be sure when you're not

Being cautious when uncertain

Of the 'I' that doesn't dot

A reminder of self-awareness and identity

When you're young

Reflection on youth and simplicity

Nothings hard to pick that clean

Tasks seem easy when young and inexperienced

Feel my meaning

Invitation to feel the depth of the speaker's meaning

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